Orientation Support Specialist (Part-Time Temporary)

American Musical and Dramatic Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AMDA College of the Performing Arts in New York City seeks an Orientation Support Specialist to assist with planning, communications, logistics, scheduling, and event execution for orientation, move-in, and Welcome Week for incoming students and families.

This temporary, in-person position runs from September 14 through October 30, 2026, with hours typically 20–29 per week during preparation and up to 40 hours per week during active periods, at a pay rate of $23.00–$26.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in event coordination, orientation support, Student Affairs, higher education, or related areas preferred.
• Experience working with students or onboarding programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning orientation schedules, activities, and logistics.
• Support communications to incoming students and families regarding orientation requirements, schedules, and campus information.
• Coordinate orientation materials, supplies, signage, and event preparation.
• Support orientation check-in, move-in, and student arrival processes.
• Assist with Welcome Week programming and student engagement events.
• Provide on-site logistical support during orientation, move-in, and Welcome Week activities.
• Maintain attendance records and orientation-related documentation.
• Assist with post-orientation surveys and assessment activities.

Skills

Event coordination

Customer service

Strong organization

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Office software

Email systems

Job description

Description

AMDA College of the Performing Arts, with campuses in New York City and Hollywood, is one of the foremost post-secondary performing arts colleges in the country. AMDA offers various pathways for students to receive unparalleled performing arts education taught by world-class industry professionals, including Professional Conservatory Certificates as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Occupational Studies, Master of Fine Arts, and Master of Arts).

The Orientation Support Specialist provides temporary operational support for student orientation, move-in, and Welcome Week programming at the assigned campus. Working closely with campus Student Affairs leadership, this position assists with planning, communications, logistics, scheduling, administrative coordination, and event execution to help create a welcoming and well-organized experience for incoming students and their families.

The temporary appointment will run from September 14 through October 30, 2026.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and coordination of orientation schedules, activities, and logistics.
• Support communications to incoming students and families regarding orientation requirements, schedules, and campus information.
• Coordinate orientation materials, supplies, signage, and event preparation.
• Support orientation check-in, move-in, and student arrival processes.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of Welcome Week programming and student engagement events.
• Provide on-site logistical support during orientation, move-in, and Welcome Week activities.
• Assist with event set-up, breakdown, and operational coordination.
• Maintain attendance records, participation tracking, and other orientation-related documentation.
• Assist with post-orientation surveys, follow-up, and assessment activities.
• Provide responsive and professional assistance to students, families, and campus colleagues.
• Perform other orientation-related duties as assigned during the temporary appointment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in event coordination, orientation support, Student Affairs, higher education, or a related area preferred.
• Experience working with students or supporting onboarding programs preferred.
• Strong organizational and event-coordination skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across campus departments.
• Ability to remain flexible and responsive as operational needs change.
• Proficiency with standard office technology and communication platforms.

Position Information

• This is a temporary, hourly, non-exempt position.
• The temporary appointment will run from September 14 through October 30, 2026.
• The position is fully in person at AMDA’s New York campus.
• Employees are generally scheduled between 20 and 29 hours per week during orientation preparation periods.
• During active orientation, move-in, and Welcome Week periods, employees may be scheduled up to 40 hours per week based on operational needs.
• Hours and schedules may vary and may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Diversity And Qualifications

AMDA is fully committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equity throughout the teaching and learning process.

We encourage applications from individuals who have extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.

Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students’ development and learning styles.

Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, supervision, promotion, working conditions, termination, layoff, demotion, transfer, compensation, and training.